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18 February 2026 NewsBehaviour at Northern Club falls ‘well short’ of being a firing offence, Judge Aitken tells Judicial Conduct Panel
17 February 2026 NewsRelations between judiciary and NZ First already tense prior to Northern Club incident, Aitken inquiry told
16 February 2026 NewsJudge Aitken ‘not affected by alcohol’, ‘quite calm’ after accusing Winston Peters of lying, inquiry told
10 February 2026 NewsJudge Aitken’s Northern Club conduct ‘a blip’ on her exemplary judicial record, inquiry told
9 February 2026 NewsInquiry into Judge Aitken’s alleged misconduct is needed to maintain public confidence, Judicial Conduct Panel told
2 February 2026 NewsChief judge arranges forum for criminal law practitioners and judiciary to discuss courtroom pressures
29 January 2026 NewsWho’s who of the legal profession, friends and family farewell barrister Jack Oliver-Hood
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21 January 2026 NewsLegal profession mourns the death of one of its best and brightest young practitioners
7 January 2026 NewsJudge Aitken seeking to summons Chief District Court Judge to give evidence at disciplinary hearing next month
7 January 2026 NewsTribunal censures barrister for out-of-character misconduct when acting for legal-aid client